I remember reading a series of books as a child (1960-s 70's?). They were about a Japanese or Okinawan magistrate (judge) who went around to the various prefects and wisely ruled on disputes. They were all morally based. An example I remember is the fishmonger who claimed that the poor student above his fish store was "stealing" the smell of his fish to compliment his meager bowl of rice. As punishment, the judge made the student jingle all of his money and then proclaimed that the proper payment to the fishmonger for having the "smell" of his fish stolen was to "hear" the sound of the student's money. There were several "cases" in each book. Does anyone know these stories?
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2006-12-12
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